Crisis Support
Crisis services are typically needed in situations such as these:
- I am having thoughts of suicide and/or I am not sure I can keep myself safe.
- I recently intentionally physically self-injured enough to require medical attention.
- I am having thoughts of harming someone else and may act on them.
- I am hearing voices or seeing things that no one else sees or hears.
- I have recently gone two or more days without any sleep and do not feel tired
- I have recently been physically or sexually assaulted or threatened with bodily harm.
- I believe my life is in danger.
- Someone I know (e.g., a friend, family member) is in a life-threatening situation.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the local emergency room.
Crisis Support during Office Hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
- To address a non-life-threatening crisis, call us at (847) 491-2151 to request a same-day virtual appointment.
Crisis Support during After-Hours
- In an after-hours mental health crisis, please call (847) 491-2151 and press “0” at the prompt. You will be connected to the CAPS after-hours crisis resource.
Faculty & Staff Consultations
- Faculty, staff, and administration may consult with CAPS staff about a student who may be in crisis. Call (847) 491-2151 and ask for the counselor on-call.